WATCH: NASA holds news conference on Artemis II launch as 2-day countdown begins
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years. After a day in orbit around Earth, their Orion capsule will propel them to the moon and back. READ MORE:...
As Iran war passes one-month mark, mission creep clouds Trump’s strategy – Roll Call
Bennett Posted March 31, 2026 at 2:23pm Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Mission creep has stymied U.S. presidents in the Middle East and beyond, and now the escalation of President Donald Trump’s military operation in Iran has left him with no...
(2nd LD) Hegseth: Upcoming days in Iran war will be 'decisive,' U.S. keeps all options open | Yonhap News Agency
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the upcoming days will be "decisive" in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, noting that the United States is not ruling out any options amid speculation about potential "boots on the ground" in...
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
But now people like her are in a legal fight over President Donald Trump's executive order that would deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States to people who are in the country illegally or temporarily. Constitution vs....
How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia
A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence. Kim expressed solidarity with the Belarusian leadership "for achieving the socio-political stability and...
Alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported to Spain after arrest in Bali
Alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported to Spain after arrest in Bali Lyons is wanted in the UK and Spain for alleged organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering and murder. Pic: AP Why you can trust...
Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian attacks on Gulf | Euronews
By  Gavin Blackburn Published on 31/03/2026 - 14:27 GMT+2 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Trump's comments come on the same day that gas prices in the US jumped past an...
Trump says U.S. will be leaving Iran 'very soon' | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will be leaving Iran "very soon," anticipating that the departure might come within two or three weeks. Trump made the remarks during a press availability at the White House, responding to...
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 1. Korean-language dailies -- 100,000 to 600,000 won to be given to 35.8 mln people in 'high oil price relief' (Kyunghyang...
(LEAD) S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly | Yonhap News Agency
Son Heung-min of South Korea (C) is defended by Marco Friedl (L) and Konrad Laimer of Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna on March 31, 2026. (Yonhap) South Korea had eight new faces in the...
S. Korea fall to Austria in pre-World Cup friendly | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to Austria 1-0 in their pre-World Cup friendly match in Vienna on Tuesday, as the Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up their two-match European trip without a goal. Son Heung-min...
Samsung Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - but it's tricky
Close Home Health Samsung Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - but it's tricky The feature works on Galaxy Watch 4 and newer models. ZDNET's key takeaways Samsung Galaxy Watch users in the US can...
Google's 'Performance Advisor' Steph Curry teases probable new wearable
Steph Curry holding a basketball in a basketball court with a basket in the background. (Google) Basketball player Stephen Curry has long collaborated with Google, and last year took on the role of “Performance Advisor” at the company as part...
Landlords ‘leveraging up’ by exploiting property tax rules are fuelling Australia’s housing affordability crisis, analysis finds
Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules have fuelled property investments and house prices rises, an e61 Institute report has found. Photograph: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Australia’s capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules...
Mark Sanford makes a last-minute bid to return to Congress in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina congressman and governor whose political ascendency was stalled by a 2009 affair, wants to return to Congress — again. Just hours ahead of the deadline to do so, Sanford filed...
Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly
Advertisement Sport Eight players leave England camp ahead of Japan friendly Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge...
Living in the dark: Gaza’s struggle for electricity | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (9 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinians in Gaza rely on stations to charge their phones [Abdelhakim Abu Riash/Al Jazeera] By...
Insurance fraud claims hit new high in 2025: data
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Fraudulent insurance claims rose to an all-time high last year, although fraud cases fell, the financial watchdog said Tuesday. Insurance scammers took a record 1.16 trillion won (US$757 million) through wrongful filings last year, up...
Pakistan hosts top Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian diplomats over war in Iran | News | Al Jazeera
Listen Listen (2 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info play video play video Video Duration 03 minutes 53 seconds play-arrow 03:53 Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt,...
Lebanese resident stays behind with pet monkey despite evacuation orders | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera
Toggle Play Lebanese resident stays behind with pet monkey despite evacuation orders A Lebanese man has refused to leave Tyre in southern Lebanon, staying with his pet monkey despite evacuation orders. Published On 29 Mar 2026 29 Mar 2026 Save...
Late British Army Lt. Col. named Korean War hero of April
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Tuesday designated late British Army Lt. The British brigade headed off the invasion of Chinese forces during a large-scale offensive into Seoul during the battle at Seolmari in Paju, just north...
Huge crowds protest against Trump on 'No Kings' day in the US and abroad | Euronews
Millions of people have taken to the streets across the US - and to a lesser extent worldwide - on Saturday to protest against US President Donald Trump on a range of different issues, in what they see as his...
(Yonhap Interview) Confident Wiz outfielder Hilliard looking to be 'centerpiece' of KBO club
Sam Hilliard of the KT Wiz (L) is greeted by teammate Kim Hyun-soo after hitting a two-run home run against the LG Twins during the clubs' Korea Baseball Organization regular-season game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul on March 28,...
Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions
Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen A survey in December 2023 found that over 80% of the town’s residents opposed the name change. Photograph: Marco Longari/AFP/Getty Images Goodbye Graaff-Reinet: South African town’s name change stirs racial tensions Minister’s...
(URGENT) N. Korea's Kim oversees ground test of high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine: KCNA | Yonhap News Agency
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Target date funds grow 55 pct in 2025: data
SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean market for so-called target date funds (TDFs) rose 55 percent from a year earlier in 2025 amid growing public awareness of post-retirement life, the financial watchdog said Tuesday. The net asset value...
One Nation renews defection offer to ‘courageous’ Moira Deeming after Victorian Liberal MP dumped from election ticket
Moira Deeming’s future in the Victorian Liberals will be decided in the final preselection for the party’s upper house seats. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen Moira Deeming’s future in the Victorian Liberals will be decided in the final...
Lee set to meet with delegation of U.S. lawmakers
By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with a delegation of U.S. Seoul and Washington have also been in talks over South Korea's US$350 billion investment plan in the United States...
Thick plumes of smoke rise over Iraq’s Mosul after strikes | US-Israel war on Iran | Al Jazeera
Toggle Play Thick plumes of smoke rise over Iraq’s Mosul after strikes Video shows thick plumes of smoke rising from the Rashidiya area in Mosul after air strikes targeted sites belonging to Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces. The strikes come a...
(News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break
By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- K-pop giant BTS reaffirmed its unmatched global influence, returning to the top of the Billboard charts this week with "Arirang," its first group release in nearly four years. The septet has secured...